BARTON BROS.' CIRCUS.
HP. , AND WILD WEST SHOW. Despite the wintry conditions prevailing on Saturday night, there was a large attendance of the public to witness the programme submitted by the above talented combination. All the items were of an excellent character and warmly received by the demonstrative, spectators. Ernesto, a gentleman who can balance himself on a pyramid of chairs placed at all angles demonstrated his ability to maintain the laws of gravity whether he has his feet on the dome of the tent or on the ground. It was a popular item. Miss Ethel Ashton showed some remarkable feats of strength whilst suspended head downwards from a trapeze. Holding a 12st. man for some time above the ground with her teeth elicited storms of applause, whilst she was also the essence of grace in her wire-walking act. Miss Edith Montgomery also received unstinted applause for her clever horsemanship, doing some neat stepping and balancing whilst careering round the ring on a horse. Shand and Shand, comedy acrobats, was a popular item. The lady was particularly good in juggling work, whilst the male performer was convulsing in his Cakewalk and by-play. Tex McLeod, an American, introduced further variety. He was equally at home with rifle and revolver, and with bowie knives literally nailed his partner, Prairie Queen, to a board. His manipulation of a rope for skipping and lassooing was also much appreciated. The Zigomar troupe were seen to advantage in some fine acrobatic and tableaux work; onf item in which a man sustains the weight of ten other performers was a remarkable physical test. Mr. Roy Barton, in his bareback riding, astonished all present with the ease and grace one can join and leave a horse whilst the latter is moving. His somersautt from the sawdust to horseback elicited hearty applause. Silver King, a bright chestnut pony, ably controlled by Mr. Shand, displayed remarkable intelligence, betokening a clear understanding between pony and master. The fooling and tumbling by the clowns and dummy was also keenly appreciated, each quip and remark being eagerly anticipated. Altogether the entertainment was well up to expectations and pleasurable to all.
TO-NIGHT'S PERFORMANCE, To-night the company appear again in an entire change of programme. Included in the new, items will be an •»ct by Marvou, the flying man, who will demonstrate his ability as a trapeze artist. The outlaw, Tornado, will nlso be shown, a local amateur rider having undertaken to ride him. Popular prices are being charged, and the merits of the entertainment should secure a crowded tent.
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Taranaki Daily News, 23 October 1916, Page 6
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425BARTON BROS.' CIRCUS. Taranaki Daily News, 23 October 1916, Page 6
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